# Celtx, WriterDuet vs Scrivener Comparison

| | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 78 | 29 | 87 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (90.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (86.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (82.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $14.99 Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Celtx

Pros:
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)
- Simple (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (5 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (3 reviews)

### WriterDuet

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Setup (1 reviews)


### Scrivener

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Features (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (63 reviews) | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 9.3 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (66 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 7.9 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (45 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (61 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (70 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Celtx

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Writer

Price: $14.99 Per Month

Description: Entry-level writing features tailored for beginners

Key Features:
- Up to 3 Projects
- Unlimited Comments

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### WriterDuet

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Scrivener

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Screenwriting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Celtx** | 7.3/10 | 38 |
| **WriterDuet** | 8.7/10 | 6 |
| **Scrivener** | 7.7/10 | 8 |

#### Document Creation

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Template Creation** | 7.8 (35 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Story Map** | 7.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Formatting** | 8.5 (38 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **PDF Creation** | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 

#### Workflow

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Creation** | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Comments and Tasks** | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Interface** | 7.5 (37 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile apps** | 5.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Screenwriting

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 6.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 6.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Production Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Celtx** | N/A | N/A |
| **WriterDuet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrivener** | N/A | N/A |

#### Organization

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Production Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Production

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Script Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cue Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Production Management

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Celtx** | N/A | N/A |
| **WriterDuet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrivener** | 7.2/10 | 14 |

#### Design

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### File Types

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Document Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Screenwriting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screenwriting), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation)

**Unique to Celtx (1):** [Production Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/production-management)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Celtx | WriterDuet | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 90.9% | 86.2% | 82.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 7.8% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.3% | 0% | 8.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Celtx

- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 32.5%
- **Entertainment:** 22.1%
- **Writing and Editing:** 10.4%
- **Media Production:** 10.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.9%
- **Performing Arts:** 2.6%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.6%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 1.3%
- **Religious Institutions:** 1.3%
- **Other:** 7.8%

#### WriterDuet

- **Entertainment:** 41.4%
- **Writing and Editing:** 17.2%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 10.3%
- **Media Production:** 6.9%
- **Restaurants:** 3.4%
- **Photography:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Legal Services:** 3.4%
- **Fine Art:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 3.4%

#### Scrivener

- **Writing and Editing:** 31.4%
- **Higher Education:** 8.1%
- **Publishing:** 7.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.7%
- **Libraries:** 3.5%
- **Entertainment:** 3.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.3%
- **Research:** 2.3%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 32.6%

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## Top Discussions

### Celtx

- Title: [Is Celtx free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-celtx-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, thank you for your question. Please reach out to the Celtx support team at support@celtx.com. They’ll be happy to provide you with more information..."
- Title: [How often would you say the software crashes before a user has saved their work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51399-how-often-would-you-say-the-software-crashes-before-a-user-has-saved-their-work) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Trevor – I work at Celtx, and I'd love to help you figure out what might be the issue here. 

The Celtx Studio has an autosave function, and should..."

### WriterDuet

No discussions available for this product.

### Scrivener

- Title: [How do i integrate this application with Google Drive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12361-how-do-i-integrate-this-application-with-google-drive) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Here's a great tutorial on how to sync scrivener with google drive. https://simonkjones.com/how-to-sync-scrivener-with-a-chromebook/"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/celtx-vs-writerduet-vs-scrivener)